The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 45,900
€ 52,000
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 3.2 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 530i Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B6324S5
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
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17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
500 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
449 mi
500 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
164.8 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
